Thursday, October 9, 2014

The Portuguese Folk Dancers of Manitoba Inc. are a group of young talented performers dedicated to portraying the culture and tradition of beautiful Portugal. Their energetic performances capture the attention and admiration of audiences wherever they perform. The brilliant costumes the dancers wear are representative of the various regions of Portugal; displaying not only geography, but history and tradition as well. Their performances are lively and entertaining and demand dedication and hard work. The Portuguese Folk Dancers have been working to preserve and share the traditions of their homeland since their inception several years ago. They perform for many occasions year-round at various venues, including Folklorama’s Pavilion of Portugal. (from Folkolorama).

Alegria is the name of the senior dance group. The other s are Infantil,, Luzitos, Juventude, and Mociedade.

The Portuguese Association of Manitoba was founded on March 3, 1966 by a
group of Portuguese-Canadians that wished to celebrate their Portuguese
heritage, language and culture, while facilitating the integration of
Portuguese-Canadians into the fabric of their new home and nation.

The Portuguese Association of Manitoba was founded in 1966 by a group of Portuguese-Canadians that wished to celebrate their Portuguese heritage, language and culture, while facilitating the integration of Portuguese-Canadians into the fabric of their new home and nation.